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05-21-2011, 09:35 AM
It;s only Tuesday but there have already been back-to-back reviews this week that two important mergers and acqusitions leaders at Microsoft have flown the coop.On January three,Microsoft Office 2007 Key (http://www.office2007-key.org/), TechCrunch reported that Senior Director of Corporate Technique and Acquisitions Fritz Lanman was leaving the enterprise to run a startup. On January four,Windows 7 64 Bit (http://www.windows7-key.org/), AllThingsD reported that Common Manager of Corporate Strategy Charles Songhurst also was leaving the provider.(Microsoft officials — for now — are not confirming either departure. I asked.)Both Lanman and Songhurst played roles in Microsoft;s aborted attempt to buy Yahoo and the subsequent partnership between the two companies. Both seemingly had direct channels to CEO Steve Ballmer.Lanman;s LinkedIn profile notes that he “like(s) to start,Office 2007 Key (http://www.windows7-key.ca/office-2007-key), build and invest in great companies and non-profits.” So TechCrunch;s report seems plausible.And according to one Wall Streeter with whom I spoke,Microsoft Office 2007 (http://www.office-2007-key.com/), Songhurst;s departure has been rumored for a while. “He likes to manage money,” said my contact,Windows 7 Key (http://www.windows7serialkey.com/), who added he wouldn;t be surprised to see him surface at an investment bank.The noted departures of the pair come on the heels of a year when Microsoft made very few acquisitions.